Antihypertensive Drugs: Classification, Mechanism, Uses & Side Effects
Antihypertensive drugs are medicines used to lower elevated blood pressure and reduce the risk of complications associated with hypertension. These drugs act through different mechanisms, including reducing blood volume, decreasing cardiac output, relaxing blood vessels, or inhibiting the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS). For pharmacy students, understanding the classification, mechanism of action, examples, therapeutic uses, and adverse … Read more